Students are investigating static and current electricity in class. Today we tested different configurations of a wire, battery and bulb to discover combinations that made the bulbs light up. Discussions about open and closed circuits are coming up this week!
Dear 4th Grade Families,
Our potlatch has been RE-rescheduled to Thursday, February 13th at 1:45 in the MPR. The revised invitation is attached to this week's newsletter. Families are invited … we need an audience. Thanks to all who are volunteering to help or provide for our "feast"! Students should wear "earth tones" like brown, blue, tan, or green without any writing or pictures if possible. Our goal this week: Speak loudly, slowly, and clearly for my part in the potlatch. (Short week - no update) Some items in this Monday's take-home folder: Sign and return: Self-assessed weekly updates, Multi-step word problem tests from Ms. Larson's math class, reading logs (in binders) Review and keep at home: Math fact tests, math practice packets, additional book order flier Please see the attached flyer regarding Valentine’s Day in Room 19. All students will have a Valentine’s mail sack/bag made and decorated at school. No candy will be distributed at school. Newbery Book Report: An online copy of the packet, more information, and examples can be found on the project page of this website. Gravy group members are required to complete the extra portion in the back of the packet. Delayed due date: February 12th (tomorrow!). Important Dates: 2/12 Potlatch Ceremony 2/17-21 No School - Midwinter Break 3/13 Science, Art, & Spelling Night 5:30 (PTSA) 4/3 Class Pictures (grades 3-5) 4/7-11 No School - Spring Break IXL Math practice skills: IXL Fraction Bingo Challenge (see attached page - students should have a copy in their binders) Coming Up This Week in Class: We are continuing Math Topic 11 (Fractions), making plans to bid our village farewell with a final potlatch, completing the RAI reading assessment, finishing our Native American "walk-to-reading" Novel Studies, and investigating electricity in science! With thanks, Emily Larson [email protected] Governor Isaac Stevens of the Washington Territory and Chief Forest Care of Soaring Spirit Village engage in heated debate over the conditions of the Medicine Creek Treaty.
Hello Fourth Grade Families,
Way to Go Seahawks! Our potlatch has been rescheduled to Monday, February 10th at 1:45 in the MPR. A paper invitation with the revised time went home today, and the revised invitation is attached to this week's newsletter as well. Thank you for your flexibility and I hope everyone can join us! Our goal this week: Use specific details to support my stated opinion in writing. Some items in this Monday's take-home folder: Sign and return: Teacher-assessed weekly updates, Topic 10 math tests from Ms. Larson's math class, reading logs (in binders) Review and keep at home: Math fact tests, math practice packets, perspective art Potlatch: Our Potlatch Ceremony is scheduled for Monday, February 10, at 1:45 pm in the multi-purpose room (families are invited … we need an audience). Thanks to all who are volunteering to help or provide for our "feast"! Students should wear "earth tones" like brown, blue, tan, or green without any writing or pictures if possible. Free Family Field Trip Opportunities: Both the Seattle Art Museum (http://seattleartmuseum.org/) and the Burke Museum )http://www.burkemuseum.org/) have wonderful exhibits of Northwest Coast Native Americans. The first Thursday of every month, admission is FREE! So, next week on 2/6, why not grab your child and a few classmates and head into Seattle for a free museum visit which directly connects to our current Social Studies unit? Thanks for considering it! Please see the attached flyer regarding Valentine’s Day in Room 19. All students will have a Valentine’s mail sack/bag made and decorated at school. No candy will be distributed at school. Newbery Book Report: An online copy of the packet, more information, and examples can be found on the project page of this website. Gravy group members are required to complete the extra portion in the back of the packet. Finished projects due February 11th. Important Dates: 2/10 Potlatch Ceremony 2/17-21 No School - Midwinter Break 3/13 Science, Art, & Spelling Night 5:30 (PTSA) 4/3 Class Pictures (grades 3-5) 4/7-11 No School - Spring Break IXL Math practice skills: Division: E1 - 7 Snork's Long Division Coming Up This Week in Class: We are finishing Math Topic 10 (Division) with a multistep word problem quiz, making plans to bid our village farewell with a final potlatch, writing opinion essays on proposed field trip destinations, continuing our Native American "walk-to-reading" Novel Studies, and starting our science unit on Electricity! With thanks, Emily Larson [email protected] |
Ms. LarsonWeekly Specialist Rotation
Mon. - PE Tues. - Coding Wed. - Library Thurs. - Music Fri. - Rotating Specialists Art 11:20-12:05: Sept 30 & Oct 1; Nov 18 & 19; Jan 13 & 14; March 23 & 24; April 27 & 28 To volunteer, use the class Signup Contact: In our partnership to ensure success for your child, good communication is critical. Email ([email protected]) is the best way to reach me. I am also happy to make an appointment for a meeting or a phone call.
At-Home Reading: Students should be reading 20 minutes a night. Monthly reading logs should stay in students' binders, and will be checked every Tuesday. Two nights a week students may use Lexia as their 20 minutes of reading. Archives
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